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01OldsAleroGt

11-09-2009, 07:18 PM

Ok so i searched the threads.. found nothing.

Stock 3400 w/ a Cone Filter on the MAF

got NGK V-Power in them from my last tune up 35k miles ago

Car is running ok. one of the plugs is starting to fuck up.

What would be a good idea for plugs. I tried searching for the AC Delco Rapid Fires.. but nobody stocks em anymore and heard they no longer produce em. and also heard that NGK produces AC Delco plugs.

Would the G-Power Platinum plugs be perfect for my car ? or any advice on what should i use.. im working w/ a budget too.

I just don't want to get plugs then foul out 5-10k down the road

Also forgot to add. I have no catalytic converter but i will be replacing within the next few months w/ a hi flow

Cliff8928

11-09-2009, 07:33 PM

ACDelco #41-101

JLw7123

11-09-2009, 07:52 PM

AC delco rapid fire

Nate's Alero

11-09-2009, 08:01 PM

AC delco rapid fire

I tried searching for the AC Delco Rapid Fires.. but nobody stocks em anymore and heard they no longer produce em.

you skim:lol:

get the ones cliff showed you

rida125

11-09-2009, 08:01 PM

well i just put in the platinum plus

01OldsAleroGt

11-09-2009, 08:05 PM

ok so i checked a local advanced auto. the part number cliff gave me was for the iridiums for 6.49 a piece

i gave the number #14 from the webpage it came up autolites

JLw7123

11-09-2009, 08:07 PM

you skim:lol:

get the ones cliff showed you
I got some for my other alero. When did they stop making them.

Nate's Alero

11-09-2009, 08:42 PM

I got some for my other alero. When did they stop making them.

i found them, dont think they would discontinue such a great plug

01OldsAleroGt

11-09-2009, 09:41 PM

well thanks for the help of you guys. i had to grill the AZ associates harder. they still have em. just it was a pain in the ass to find for some odd reason

JLw7123

11-10-2009, 04:17 PM

what plugs did u end up getting.

alerogls001

11-17-2009, 12:57 PM

I actually remember reading a long thread about spark plugs.... some people had diff results. I been using NGK without any problems whatsoever.

01OldsAleroGt

11-17-2009, 02:25 PM

i haven't changed em yet. got laid off AGAIN. X.X but workin for pizza delivery for now. But im def thinkin AC Delco Rapid's but any body have any luck with autolite platinums.. or STAY AWAY from em

Kilroy

11-25-2009, 05:51 AM

ACDelco #41-101

Yay!!! I remembered the right numbers!! Canadiantire guy said they were for the 2000 - 2004, not the 1999. Same engine, so I got them anyway. Then he said that the Platinum one where recommended for the 1999, and that was why they never listed the Iridiums as being for the 1999 model. Got them anyway. CAN$18.xx for two. Wondering if I should go with new wires, just to be safe?? Pretty sure the originals are still on. If I get new wires, what is recommended?? (maybe blue ones to match my car paint colour??

Nate's Alero

11-25-2009, 06:41 AM

i haven't changed em yet. got laid off AGAIN. X.X but workin for pizza delivery for now. But im def thinkin AC Delco Rapid's but any body have any luck with autolite platinums.. or STAY AWAY from em

anything not AC Delco will NOT work in the 3400, just letting you all know

DIS waste spark systems ruin copper core plugs

cherrington17

11-25-2009, 08:14 AM

well thanks for the help of you guys. i had to grill the AZ associates harder. they still have em. just it was a pain in the ass to find for some odd reason

i went in to get an oil pan bolt.. and the tard behind the counter directed me over to the standard nuts and bolts.
I looked at him like.. :huh: Then specified... "...the bolt you remove to drain the oil..." (in bolt where is where is started talking slow, like he didn't speak english)

he said "yep.. thats these, you need to know what size and length"

"wow... you can't be more wrong. thanks" And i went to NAPA. No more autozone for me. (unless its something super common that i know where it is)

Nate's Alero

11-25-2009, 09:42 AM

AZ here is great, AAP are the idiots...

meadus101

11-25-2009, 04:34 PM

Carquest is the spot here.

Delco plugs are supposedly the best for aleros. I didn't know anyone made plugs besides NGK until i was about 16.

Redog

11-25-2009, 04:53 PM

i haven't changed em yet. got laid off AGAIN. X.X but workin for pizza delivery for now. But im def thinkin AC Delco Rapid's but any body have any luck with autolite platinums.. or STAY AWAY from em

Autolite is a Ford plug. I had them in the Alero, didn't like them :ninja:

CBLOHM3400

11-25-2009, 04:54 PM

if you go to the parts counter and ask for 41-101 ac delcos and pull one out of the box it has nkg stamped on the hex part of the plug

A57

11-27-2009, 01:46 PM

http://www.e3sparkplugs.com/

the best Ive used to date...got them in my saturn and getting 40 mpg on the highway..

as seen used on Horse power tv..

Cliff8928

11-27-2009, 07:38 PM

Then he said that the Platinum one where recommended for the 1999, and that was why they never listed the Iridiums as being for the 1999 model.

I've even used the 41-101 plugs in a Gen 2 engine (87-94) with no issues at all..

anything not AC Delco will NOT work in the 3400, just letting you all know

DIS waste spark systems ruin copper core plugs

The DIS system will work fine with copper plugs (eg. ACDelco R44LTSM6). They just don't have as long of a service life.

It's usually the single platinums (and most bosch platinums) that get pwn3d by the waste-spark.